A garden never whispers. It announces itself the moment someone steps into the yard, and surprisingly, mulch often sets the ...

Choosing the best type of mulch for your garden is no easy task. To start, you have many material options, including organic and inorganic mulches. Once you narrow it down, you still have to choose ...

MIAMI, FL—Plastic mulches have been used in vegetable production in the United States since the 1950s. Black plastic (polyethylene) mulch, which alters the plant's growing environment by generating ...

Though mulch's main purpose is to preserve moisture and deter weed growth, it also has an aesthetic function, and so the available choices are sometimes the source of disagreement. Some prefer to take ...

Mulching is a key garden task, but many gardeners miss the mark. Learn what mulch is, how to apply it, and what to avoid.

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...